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Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is actively using?

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Managing network connections

• SSD (Solid State Driv

That is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer system.

• Initializing hardware components and booting the computer

• Displaying graphics on the screen

• Managing network connections

Which type of storage device is known for its fast data access times but is typically smaller in capacity compared to traditional hard drives?

• SSD (Solid State Driv

• Optical drive

• Managing network connections

- What is the purpose of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) in a computer system?

• Displaying graphics and rendering images

• Performing mathematical calculations

• Controlling input devices

Which computer architecture uses a single central processing unit to execute instructions one at a time?

• CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer)

• RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)

• Managing network connections

- What is the purpose of the bus in a computer system?

• To transfer data between hardware components

• To store data permanently

• Managing network connections

In a von Neumann architecture, which two major components share the same memory for both program instructions and data?

• CPU and RAM

• RAM and ROM

What is the primary role of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?

• Converting electricity from the wall outlet to power the computer's components

• Managing network connections

• Displaying graphics on the screen

What is the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer responsible for?

• Executing instructions and performing calculations

• Displaying graphics on the screen

• Connecting to the internet

Which component of a computer's architecture stores data and programs for the short term, allowing the CPU to access them quickly?

• RAM (Random Access Memory)

• Managing network connections

• Opticaldrive